Grab any can from a US fridge and it is probably 12 fl oz. But the beverage can dimensions behind that one shape are more exact than most people think.
A standard 12 oz can is 4.83 inches tall and 2.60 inches wide, and it holds 355 mL. Below, you get the full drink can sizes chart, from mini cans to 500 mL cans, plus lid codes, specs and fit tips.
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Beverage Can Dimensions Chart (Height, Diameter & Volume)
This chart lists the most common beverage can sizes in inches and millimeters. Sizes shift a little by can maker, so treat each number as a close, real-world spec.
US beverage can sizes
| Volume | Common name | Height | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 fl oz (222 mL) | Mini | about 3.5 in (89 mm) | about 2.6 in (66 mm) |
| 8.4 fl oz (250 mL) | Slim | 5.28 in (134 mm) | 2.10 in (53.4 mm) |
| 12 fl oz (355 mL) | Standard | 4.83 in (122.7 mm) | 2.60 in (66 mm) |
| 12 fl oz (355 mL) | Sleek | 6.18 in (156.9 mm) | 2.29 in (58.1 mm) |
| 12 fl oz (355 mL) | Slim | about 6.6 in (168 mm) | about 2.1 in (53 mm) |
| 16 fl oz (473 mL) | Tall boy | 6.19 in (157 mm) | 2.60 in (66 mm) |
| 19.2 fl oz (568 mL) | Stovepipe | about 7.2 to 7.4 in (183 to 188 mm) | 2.62 in (66.6 mm) |
Metric beverage can sizes
| Volume | Height | Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 200 mL slim | 111.2 mm (11.1 cm, 4.38 in) | 53.4 mm (2.10 in) |
| 250 mL slim | 134.0 mm (13.4 cm, 5.28 in) | 53.4 mm (2.10 in) |
| 330 mL standard | 115.2 mm (11.5 cm, 4.54 in) | 66.6 mm (2.62 in) |
| 330 mL sleek | 145.4 mm (14.5 cm, 5.72 in) | 58.1 mm (2.29 in) |
| 440 mL | 149.3 mm (14.9 cm, 5.88 in) | 66.3 mm (2.61 in) |
| 473 mL | 157.2 mm (15.7 cm, 6.19 in) | 66.6 mm (2.62 in) |
| 500 mL | 168.0 mm (16.8 cm, 6.61 in) | 66.6 mm (2.62 in) |
Sources: Ball and Ardagh can listings, Ardagh can specifications and a can size and weight list.
Notice the pattern. The wide cans share a 66 mm body. Only the can height changes as the volume grows.
Standard Beverage Can Sizes & Capacity Guide
The standard can size in North America is 12 US fl oz, or 355 mL. It is about 4.83 in tall, and its body is 2.6 in wide.
The top is narrower. It uses a 202 end, which measures 2.125 inches across. That is why the lid looks tucked in.
The 16 oz tall boy keeps the same 2.60 in body. It only grows taller, to about 6.19 in. Brands like it for energy drinks and craft beer.
The 19.2 oz stovepipe is taller still. It holds 568 mL, about the same as an imperial pint.
Here is how can capacity converts. One US fl oz equals 29.57 mL.
| Can size | Milliliters | Liters | US cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4 fl oz | 248 mL | 0.25 L | about 1 cup |
| 12 fl oz | 355 mL | 0.36 L | 1.5 cups |
| 16 fl oz | 473 mL | 0.47 L | 2 cups |
| 19.2 fl oz | 568 mL | 0.57 L | 2.4 cups |
| 24 fl oz | 710 mL | 0.71 L | 3 cups |
Packs add up fast. A 12-pack of 12 oz cans holds 144 fl oz, or about 4.3 liters. A 24-pack holds 288 fl oz, which is 2.25 gallons.
Stacking is neat too. One 12 oz pallet from a major can maker carries 7,002 cans.
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Slim, Sleek & Mini Can Dimensions
What is the difference between slim and sleek cans? Both are taller and thinner than a standard can. A sleek can is about 2.29 in wide. A slim can is thinner still, near 2.1 in.
Sleek can dimensions (12 oz)
About 6.18 in tall and 2.29 in wide. Many hard seltzers use this shape.
Slim can dimensions
The 250 mL slim can is 134 mm tall and 53.4 mm wide. The manufacturer spec sheet lists it at 8.1 g. Energy drinks and sparkling water often use it.
200 ml Can
200 mL cans are the smallest common size. They are 111.2 mm tall and 53.4 mm wide, per the Ardagh 200 mL spec. Mixers and canned wine use them.
Mini cans
Mini cans (7.5 oz) keep the full 2.6 in width but sit much shorter. They fit lunch boxes, hotel minibars and airline carts.
| Shape | Width | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 2.60 in | Soda, beer, everyday drinks |
| Sleek | 2.29 in | Hard seltzer, sparkling drinks |
| Slim | 2.10 in | Energy drinks, mixers, light beer |
| Mini | 2.6 in | Small portions, kids, travel |
Beverage Can Standards, Specs & Fit Guide
Most modern cans are two-piece drawn and wall-ironed (DWI) cans. A flat aluminum disc is punched into a cup. Then it is stretched and ironed into a tall wall.
That wall is thin, around 0.1 mm. Yet the can must survive fizz. Ardagh lists a minimum internal pressure resistance of 90 PSI (6.2 bar) for its 330 mL sleek can. Its column strength is 675 N minimum.
What does the 202 lid code mean? Can makers write diameters as whole inches plus sixteenths of an inch. So 202 means 2 inches plus 2 sixteenths, or 2.125 in. A 200 end is 2.0 in. A 204 end is 2.25 in.
A can code often shows three parts: body, neck and end. For example, 206.5/202/200 describes a sleek 330 mL can. The lid must match the neck, or the seam fails.
Will it fit? Use the numbers.
- Cup holders: a 2.6 in standard body fits most holders. Slim and sleek cans fit with room to spare.
- Fridge shelves: tall boys and slim cans need about 6.2 to 6.6 in of clear height. Check door shelves first.
- Coolers: a 12-pack of 12 oz cans is roughly 7.8 in by 10.4 in by 4.8 in, before the carton.
- Label design: print for a 66 mm wide body and account for the curve and the neck taper.
- Vending machines: slots are built around the 12 oz size. Slim cans may rattle in them.
One more fact matters for the planet. US recyclers processed more than 46 billion cans in 2023, yet the recycling rate for cans shipped that year was only 43%.
FAQs
What are the standard dimensions of a drinks can?
A standard US drinks can holds 12 fl oz (355 mL). It is 4.83 inches (122.7 mm) tall and 2.60 inches (66 mm) wide. The lid is narrower, at 2.125 inches, because most cans use a 202 end.
What are the dimensions of a 250ml can?
A 250 mL slim can is about 134 mm (5.28 in) tall and 53.4 mm (2.10 in) wide. It weighs roughly 8.1 g empty. This is the size most energy drinks use, and it equals about 8.4 fl oz.
What are the dimensions of a 500 mL can?
A 500 mL can is about 168 mm (16.8 cm or 6.61 in) tall. Its body is about 66.6 mm (2.62 in) wide. It is a taller version of the standard can, and beer brands use it often.
What are the dimensions of a 200ml can?
A 200 mL slim can is about 111.2 mm (4.38 in) tall and 53.4 mm (2.10 in) wide. It is the smallest common slim size. Mixers, canned wine and small juices use it.
What is the standard size of a can?
The standard can size in the US is 12 fl oz, or 355 mL. Outside North America, 330 mL is the usual size. Both share nearly the same body width, near 66 mm.
How tall is a 330 mL can?
A standard 330 mL can is about 115.2 mm (4.54 in) tall. A sleek 330 mL can is taller, at 145.4 mm (5.72 in), with a slimmer 58.1 mm body. Check the shape before you measure a fit.
Conclusion
Beverage can dimensions are simple once you see the pattern. Most cans share a 66 mm body, and height sets the size. Slim and sleek cans trade width for style.
Bookmark this beverage can size chart before your next label, pack or cooler plan. Measure the exact can if you need a tight fit, since each maker varies a little.
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